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Margaret River is a town in the South West region of Western Australia, located in the valley of the Margaret River, 277 kilometres (172 mi) south of Perth, the state capital. Its Local Government Area is the Shire of Augusta Margaret River.
Margaret River's coast to the west of the town is a renowned surfing location with worldwide fame for its surf breaks including, but not limited to, 'Main Break' and 'The Box'. Colloquially, the area is referred to as "Margs".
The surrounding area is the Margaret River wine region and is known for its wine production and tourism, attracting an estimated 500,000 visitors annually.
Background information about Margaret River adapted from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Next 7 days at Margaret River
Live forecast from Open-Meteo. Updated each time the page loads.
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Best time to visit Margaret River
Based on 30 years of weather data. Sweet spot: Sep, Oct, Nov — mild temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sun. Avoid Mar, May if you can — typically the wettest or hottest stretch of the year.
Jan
35°
11° low
16mm
Feb
33°
13° low
14mm
Mar
34°
12° low
24mm
Apr
29°
12° low
44mm
May
26°
10° low
84mm
Jun
22°
9° low
111mm
Jul
21°
8° low
114mm
Aug
21°
8° low
94mm
Sep
22°
8° low
73mm
Oct
25°
9° low
39mm
Nov
30°
10° low
29mm
Dec
33°
11° low
16mm
Daytime high (large) · overnight low (small) · monthly rainfall (blue bar). Climate normals: 1991–2020 from Open-Meteo's ERA5 reanalysis.
Beach & ocean conditions at Margaret River
Typical wave height around 2.7 m over the next two weeks. a wetsuit makes winter swims much more pleasant.
Avg wave height
2.7 m
Sea-surface temperatures from Open-Meteo's ERA5 reanalysis. Wave forecast from the GFS Wave model — check official sources before swimming, paddling or boating.
What else is around Margaret River
Points of interest within 25 km, pulled from OpenStreetMap. Distances are straight-line; check road access before heading out.
🎡 Attractions (14)
- 11.6 km
- 13.8 km
- 14.4 km
- 14.8 km
- 15.2 km
- 16.1 km
🔭 Lookouts & viewpoints (19)
- 11.7 km
- 12.3 km
- 12.3 km
- 13.1 km
- 16.0 km
- 18.0 km
⛰️ Peaks & summits (1)
- 19.7 km
🏰 Historic sites (2)
- 2.7 km
- 8.6 km
🎭 Theatres, cinemas & markets (1)
- 24.9 km
🕳️ Caves (5)
- 12.3 km
- 12.4 km
- 7.8 km
- 8.8 km
- 8.8 km
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Drive times to and from Margaret River
Real road distance and driving time to other destinations in the state. Click through for fuel estimates, suggested overnight stops, and tours along the way.
Frequently asked about Margaret River
- Where is Margaret River?
- Margaret River is in South West, Western Australia, Australia.
- When is the best time to visit Margaret River?
- Based on 30 years of weather data, the most pleasant months at Margaret River are typically October, September, November — mild temperatures and lower rainfall. School holiday periods can also fit if you don't mind the crowds.
- What's the weather like in Margaret River?
- Summer daytime highs average around 35°C and winter overnight lows can drop to about 8°C. See the climate panel above for the month-by-month breakdown.
